About Catholic Charities:

Catholic Charities of South Carolina has served those in need since 1945. Working across the state, we answer God’s call to meet people’s immediate needs while working to break the cycles of poverty. We are rooted in our faith and guided by Catholic Social Teaching.

Overview of the Position:

Classification: Exempt                                             

Reports To: Director of Field Offices

The site administrator will be responsible for all aspects of the operation of the regional office as local, public representative of Catholic Charities of South Carolina. This includes operational implementation of programming, budget support, facilities management, supervision of staff and volunteers, fundraising/grant writing, and community relations.

The site administrator will be responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the office. The site administrator is responsible for Our Lady’s Pantry (food pantry), the Save a Smile program (denture program), the Clothing Closet, emergency assistance, Clean of Heart (showers for homeless), and other potential programs. Additionally, the Site Administrator will be responsible for collaborating and communicating with donors and local parishes to create new stewardship events, implementing the strategic vision of the agency and operational priorities to find new ways to serve the poor and marginalized.

Essential Job Functions:

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

Background & Experience:

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:  The candidate should have a driver’s license to be able to run errands or pick up event supplies as needed.  The position requires standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, using hands and feet, climbing, kneeling, and reaching at least 1/3 of the time.  The candidate should also be able to lift at least 25 pounds to move boxes, food bags, cartons and cases of canned food, client files, donated household items and boxes of clothing.

Holy Angels Academy- Catholic Preschool Program

Our Mission
Holy Angels Academy preschool empowers each student with the knowledge that he or she is a child of God. It fosters a love of learning, while nurturing the growth and development of the whole child — academically, spiritually, physically, socially, emotionally and creatively – in a safe and nurturing, child-centered and faith-based environment.
Holy Angels Academy preschool program is designed around the concept of educating the whole child. This includes fostering a child’s social, emotional, intellectual, physical, spiritual and moral development. Our program is designed to be safe and nurturing and promotes optimal cognitive development and faith formation. Teachers engage in various types of instructional methods, including large and small groups, individual instruction and opportunities for student collaboration.

Director
The Preschool Director is a pivotal role within the Holy Trinity parish initiative to open the first Holy Angels Academy. This is a new 4K program in the Orangeburg community scheduled to open in January 2025. This position serves as the face of the Academy, which aims to provide high-quality Catholic preschool education to all children, particularly those who are economically underserved, disadvantaged or dual-language learners. The goal is to deliver an education that fosters the development of the whole person.
With the support of the Diocese of Charleston Catholic Schools Office (CSO), the Preschool Director will work in tandem with the local parish/school to lay the groundwork for the development of the Holy Angels Academy. In addition, the coordinator will serve as the lead classroom teacher.

Requirements
To work in a childcare center, every adult must pass background checks, including federal and state fingerprint checks through the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Any person performing the duties of center Director on a regular basis shall possess the following qualifications:
The Director of a child day care center shall be at least twenty-one years old;
The Director shall meet at least one of the following requirements:
A bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education from an accredited college or institution;
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or institution and at least six months verifiable experience as a caregiver in a licensed/approved child day care facility;
An associate degree or diploma in a child development/early childhood education from an accredited college with two years verifiable experience as a caregiver in a licensed/approved child day care facility;
A Child Development Associate Credential;
A high school diploma or General Education Development Certification (GED), in addition to three years experience as a caregiver in a licensed/approved child day care facility. One of the three years experience shall be supervision of other child day care staff.

Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field, meeting the qualifications set by DSS and South Carolina K4 First Steps.

Skills and Competencies
Early childhood curriculum and instruction expertise.
Leadership and imaginative thinking.
Problem-solving and marketing skills.
Strong negotiation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Effective management abilities.
Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred
Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.

Desired Attributes
Commitment to the mission of providing high-quality Catholic education.
Passion for working with young children and families, especially those from underserved communities.
Ability to create a nurturing, inclusive, and academically stimulating environment.

Key Responsibilities
Faith-based education.
Represent and promote the diocese, parish, and school’s mission and values.
Serve as a model of the faith at all times.
Implement prayer and faith in all aspects of the school day.
Plan and teach a religious curriculum in line with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Integrate all God’s children in a positive and respectful manner.
Work with the parish to ensure a religious presence in the preschool.

Foundation Setting
Collaborate with the CSO and parish to establish the Holy Angels Academy K4 program at Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
Foster strong relationships with the Holy Trinity pastor and church staff.

Personnel Management
Identify, hire, and supervise all preschool personnel.
Ensure all staff meet Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credit expectations annually.

Administrative Duties
Complete all necessary paperwork for First Steps and DSS requirements.
Develop and implement enrollment, business, and marketing plans to recruit and retain students.
Oversee DSS and K4 First Steps requirements to ensure continuous compliance.

Curriculum Coordination
Coordinate the preschool curriculum to align with educational standards.
Stay current in the education field through participation in educational conferences, workshops, in-services and professional reading.
Family and Community Engagement: Develop and implement a system for effective communication with families.

Calling all Catholic Educators and Administrators to the Diocese of Charleston, SC. The DOC is growing exponentially and so are the schools. With so many families turning towards Catholic education as an alternative to other schooling options, the DOC needs teachers to help keep these busy schools running. If you are interested in a move to the DOC and are pursing education as a career, please reach out.

Position Summary:  Provides administrative and paralegal support to General Counsel

Classification: Non-Exempt                                                

Reports To: General Counsel    

Essential Job Functions:

Education Requirements/Position Qualifications:  The candidate must be a Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church. The candidate must be proficient with drafting correspondence, creating reports, and have the ability to work with numbers.  The candidate must also have knowledge and competency with database management, spreadsheet software and strong competency with Word. Candidate must have the ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under tight time constraints.  The candidate should be able to use a personal computer/printer, copier/scanner, phone and postage meter.  Have strong typing skills . The candidate must be able to design reports and respond to requests for information from parishes using best judgment and expertise. Finally, the candidate needs to have a driver’s license to occasionally run errands, transport items, or travel offsite to research files or request information. Strong organizational skills are required.  Prior transactional legal experience preferred.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: This position involves standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, using hands and feet, climbing/balancing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, reaching above shoulders, and tasting/smelling at least 1/3 of the time.  The candidate should also be able to lift up to 25 lbs in order to move files, purchase supplies, carry materials to events, etc.

Bookkeeper

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

 

Position Overview:

We are seeking a passionate and qualified full-time Math and Science teacher to join our faculty for the 2025-2026 academic year. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to the intellectual and spiritual development of students, embodying the mission of our school. The teacher will guide students in a curriculum that emphasizes both the classical tradition and modern scientific inquiry, offering a cohesive approach to mathematics and the natural sciences.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications

Compensation:

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit the following:

 

Please email application materials to headmaster@chestertonpensacola.org.

PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THIS POSITION: The Business Manager oversees the general office, business, and financial activities of the pastorate to include Epiphany Parish in Mason City and Sacred Heart Parish in Manly.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
General Administrative and Office Management
1. Provide supervision of secretary/receptionist, maintenance custodian, and contractors
2. Provide administrative, purchasing, and clerical support to ministry staff
3. Manage information technology needs and requirements
4. Site Coordinator for Catholic Mutual Group

Financial
1. Prepare and oversee the preparation of all bill payment, payroll, banking, tithing and tax related matters, as well as the overall financial recordkeeping for the parish
2. Prepare the annual parish budget with input from the Finance Council
3. Work with the CPA to prepare monthly financial statements and present to the Pastor and Finance Council
4. Provide regular reporting of finances and information to the Finance Council and Pastoral Council, including preparation of financial statements and annual reports for both parishes
5. Schedule and manage volunteers to count weekend collections
6. Prepare the annual financial reports for Epiphany Parish, Sacred Heart Church and Sacred Heart cemetery for submission to the Archdiocese
7. Ensure proper checks and balances are in place for all funds coming into and going out of the parish
8. Coordinate and oversee all methods of giving to include ACH, bill pay and on-line contributions

Facility Management
1. Oversee the scheduling of facility halls, classrooms and meeting rooms
2. Maintain security of all property
3. Coordinate and oversee all cleaning and upkeep of facilities
4. Contact and coordinate vendors/contractors for facility/equipment repair and maintenance

Personnel Management
1. In consultation with the Pastor, develop personnel policies, hiring and termination procedures for inclusion in the parish Employee Handbook and maintain employee job descriptions and employee files
2. Coordinate human resource needs for present and new parish employees including benefits, insurance and required documentation

Committees
1. Attend and maintain a support role in the Finance Council and Buildings & Grounds Committee
2. Assist and help coordinate fundraising activities

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in business related field preferred but not required
2. Five or more years of experience in business management preferred
3. Previous supervisory experience
4. Active participation in the work of the Catholic Church and ability to participate in the full sacramental life of the Church
5. Uses computers and computer systems efficiently for communication, records, and record preparation
6. Has a high level of communication skills both verbal and written with the Pastor, parish staff, parishioners, and the community
7. Has a high level of integrity and sense of responsibility with regards to confidential information
8. Foster the ministry of parish volunteers in various areas via invitation, screening, training and encouragement

This employment position is considered non-exempt under California law and employees are
entitled to all provisions of employment found in the California Labor Code that apply to
non-exempt employees, and in federal law regarding employment. Employees shall receive
a copy of the School Employee Handbook of the Archdiocese of San Francisco and complete
the sign-off pages found within.

Job Description & Duties:
• Acts as school receptionist, performing routine secretarial & clerical duties
• As first point of contact with the public, is able to articulate school philosophy
• Records all absentee calls (in SIS) and checks on absentees
• Handles tardy procedure
• Administers minor First Aid to students
• Contacts parents in cases of: injury, illness, need for clean clothes
434 Alida Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080-4302
• Screens visitors / answers doorbell
• Screens, takes messages, and routs: calls, visitors, voicemail, mail, & email
• Refers inquiries to the appropriate School & Parish Office personnel
• Is attentive to the good order and physical appearance of the office
• Acts as administrative assistant to Office/Finance Manager & Principal
• Responds to routine requests for information and assistance from: teachers,
parents, & the public
• Acts as SIS (e.g., SchoolSpeak) administrator (e.g., maintains class lists, family lists,
makes needed changes, posts announcements, etc.)
• Coordinates New Student Registration Process & Transfer of Records Process
• Develops office record keeping systems
• Maintains comprehensive filing system for student files & records
• Maintains confidentiality in all confidential matters (e.g., student educational
records, health/medical records)
• Maintains office supplies and forms for administrative & staff use
• Uses computer to prepare a wide variety of reports, draft communications, letters,
and related documents in support of school communications needs
• Operates/Monitors standard office machines and equipment including: computer,
printer(s), copier(s), calculator(s), & FAX Machine(s)
• Responsible for basic maintenance, supplies, etc. of all office machines and
equipment
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as directed by the Principal

Qualities:
• Practicing Catholic Preferred
• Supportive of the Catholic Ethos of the school
• Commitment to supporting students, teachers, & administration to foster a positive
school/work environment that redounds to the benefit of our students
• Collaborative / Team-player
• Strong communication skills

Qualifications:
• Previous Secretarial / Admin. Assistant experience is required
• Experience working with school age children strongly preferred
• Experience working with the Google Suite of Apps (Docs, Sheets, etc.) & Microsoft
Office Suite strongly preferred
• Experience working with online database systems, SIS systems preferred
• Experience working with Canva preferred

Work Schedule During School Year: Start Date – June 9, 2025 (2024-2025 School Year)
Weekly Schedule: Mondays – Fridays 7:30 – 4:00pm (includes ½ hour unpaid break); or
Mondays – Fridays 7:00 – 3:30pm (if also fulfilling Morning Care role, as approved by
Principal)
Summer / Non-school Days Work Schedule: As approved by Principal
Holidays During the School Year: Matching those observed by Parish Office, Noted on School
Calendar
434 Alida Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080-4302

Bookkeeper

McCarthy & Akers, PLC is searching for a Bookkeeper to join our team.  The ideal candidate have excellent communication skills and have an eye for detail.  This is a great opportunity for an individual who is looking to gain experience in the accounting and financing sector.

 Responsibilities:

Qualifications and Skills:

Education and Requirements:

Benefits:

Additional Notes:

 

If interested, please submit resume to Daniel Mitchell. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing your interest in joining our team!

  Daniel Mitchell Chief Operating Officer 302 W. Boscawen St. Winchester, VA 22601 dmitchell@mccarthyakers.com (540) 722-2181

Position Description

Director of Communications

Catholic Conference of Illinois

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Directs and oversees communications initiatives that effectively describe and promote the Catholic Conference of Illinois (CCI) and its advocacy agenda. Develops and promotes strategic methods to mobilize support for issues and ideas CCI supports.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Assist Executive Director with any project that may require those skills embodied by a communications professional and when appropriate, advise executive director and staff on effective communication techniques and messaging for television, broadcast or print media interviews as well as for social media.
  2. Communicate to the diocesan and secular media by way of news releases and other means CCI’s positions on various issues and events in consultation with Executive Director.
  3. Establish rapport and maintain professional relationship, through regular contacts, with diocesan communication directors and print and electronic media persons both diocesan and secular.
  4. At the discretion of the Executive Director, speak for CCI on issues to the secular and diocesan media and to groups and organizations about CCI.
  5. In coordination and cooperation with CCI staff, maintain and update the CCI website and social media.
  6. Develop CCI’s ideas and policy objectives into sample op-ed essays, letters-to the-editor, “talking points,” position papers, speeches and/or testimony.
  7. In cooperation with CCI staff, prepare electronically-based legislative updates, end of legislative session analysis, copy-ready bulletin announcements, and appropriate audio-visual presentations for CCI.
  8. In cooperation with CCI staff, write, edit and produce a weekly update on CCI’s activities, and as needed, assist CCI staff in the production of other newsletters and publications.
  9. Monitor major daily newspapers in Illinois, social media and other news sources to provide the Executive Director and CCI staff with recommendations of potential news items in need of response and prepare response where appropriate.
  10. At the appropriate times, arrange CCI press conferences.
  11. Assist Executive Director in planning for monthly radio shows produced through the Archdiocese of Chicago, including identifying and communicating with potential guests for the shows.
  12. Compose and proofread correspondence.
  13. Develop and execute innovative programs that in part use web-based operations to identify, contact, educate and mobilize existing and potential supporters of Conference activities.
  14. Convene diocesan communication directors on an ongoing basis to discuss pertinent legislative matters and any other CCI activity that would impact upon diocesan staff.
  15. Perform other duties and tasks as directed by the Executive Director.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  1. Awareness and understanding of the CCI mission and the ability to carry out designated functions of CCI.
  2. Requires knowledge of the Catholic Church including in-depth familiarity with its structures, functions, institutions, history and policy positions.
  3. Requires working knowledge of government, especially state but also local and federal, and its functions. Furthermore, above-average understanding of the judicial, administrative, and legislative branches of government and a keen appreciation of the political process.
  4. Must have the ability to comprehend and utilize advancements in communications, such as social media, technology, etc., to accomplish the objectives of the position.
  5. Must have the ability to effectively interact with peers, subordinates, and the public at large; “team player” attitude important.
  6. Must have a broad-based knowledge of the State of Illinois, its political, economic, cultural, and demographic composition.
  7. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  8. Broad knowledge of organizational operations and policy, and a high level of experience, discretion, integrity, and technical skills.
  9. Willingness to travel overnight on occasion in order to participate in professional development seminars/conferences and to Springfield during the legislative session as needed.
  10. Ability to meet deadlines, to concentrate and pay attention to details; also, ability to organize, prioritize and work independently as well as schedule and produce work in a timely manner.
  11. Ability to promote a positive, professional, service-oriented image on behalf of the Conference.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications, journalism, the liberal arts or political science. Graduate degree in a related field is desirable. At least 5-7 years of experience in state or federal government, public relations, communications or with Catholic Church desirable.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

 

Please send professional materials to info@ilcatholic.org